General Chemistry (CHE103) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
General Chemistry CHE103 1. Semester 3 2 0 4 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Experiment, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To present the role chemistry play in engineering, environment and society, enable students to understand energy concepts, inform the students about the atom and molecular structure, bonds, gases and solutions.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The students who succeeded in this course; 1. Describe certain chemical terms, the metric system and significant figures.
  • 2. Explain atom, molecule and ion concepts and their properties
  • 3. Perform stoichiometric calculations by using the mole concept
  • 4. Achieve stoichiometric calculations by focusing on the chemical reactions
  • 5. Explain the atomic and electronic structures, quantum numbers and perform the calculations related to the electromagnetic radiations.
  • 6. Predict the usefulness of the periodic table in correlating chemical and physical properties of the elements, and discuss the irregularity in the periodic trends in size, ionization energy and electron affinity.
  • 7. Interpret the theoretical knowledge about atomic structure and bonding and draw Lewis structures
  • 8. Comment on the geometry of the molecule and its related properties.
  • 9. Explore the general facts of gases and their behavior.
  • 10. Knowing the intermolecular forces and their effects and interpret them
  • 11. Get knowledge about the properties of solutions.
Course Content General basic chemistry concepts, stoichiometric calculations based on the mole concept, solid, liquid and gas phases, periodic table and properties, prediction of molecular geometry, properties of gases, solutions.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction: Matter and Measurement; Chapters 1
2 Atom, Molecules and Ions Chapter 2
3 Atom, Molecules and Ions / Stoichiometry: Calculations with chemical formulas and Equations Chapter 2 / Chapter 3
4 Stoichiometry: Calculations with chemical formulas and Equations Chapter 3
5 Aqueous Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry Chapter 4
6 MIDTERM EXAMINATION I
7 Electronic Structure of Atoms Chapter 6
8 Periodic Properties of the Elements Chapter 7
9 Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding Chapter 8
10 Chapter 9 Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories
11 MIDTERM EXAMINATION II
12 Gases Chapter 10
13 Intermolecular Forces, Liquids and Solids Chapter 11
14 Intermolecular Forces, Liquids and Solids / Properties of Solutions Chapter 11 / Chapter 13
15 Properties of Solutions Chapter 13
16 FINAL EXAMINATION

Sources

Course Book 1. Theodore L. Brown, H. Eugene LeMay, Jr, Bruce E. Bursten, CHEMISTRY: The Central Science, Tenth Ed., Pearson Education, Inc.,2006.
Other Sources 2. . James E. Brady, Joel W. Russell and John R. Holum, CHEMISTRY: The Study of Matter and Its Changes, Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2000
3. . John W. Hill, Ralph H. Petrucci, Terry W. McCreary and Scott S. Perry, General Chemistry, Fourth Edition, Pearson Education, Inc., 2005.
4. . Any General Chemistry Text Book.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 6 15
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury - -
Final Exam/Final Jury 2 50
Toplam 8 65
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to chemical engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in chemical engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. X
6 The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. X
7 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in writing and in writing; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make presentations, to give clear and understandable instructions. X
8 Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously.
9 Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in chemical engineering applications.
10 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
11 Knowledge of the global and social effects of chemical engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 3 16 48
Laboratory 2 6 12
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 15 1 15
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 15 30
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 125